Nigerian Lawyer Shares Valid Reasons She’s Not Remarrying 23 Years After Her Divorce
by Jumoke Simi
June 23, 2025

A Nigerian lawyer, Goldfish Rahmatulai, has revealed why she might not remarry.
The mother of three and grandma, who has been divorced for 23 years, said fear of making a second mistake and menopause are among the reasons for her choice to remain single.
In her words:
“Note: I have been divorced 23 years this year.1. Fear of making a second mistake2. No longer patient with shenanigans3. Menopause = fatigue. I might not cope well with serving oga.4. Now private, extremely small circle of friends, I might not be ready for family and friends from his side. 5. Space. Can we live apart?6. Hmmmmm. Too many reasons.Let me just worship God in peace.”
Her post comes after a Facebook user shared on her page,
“For research purposes! In the comments, give me ONE REASON or more why you ‘might’ NOT want to get MARRIED… Mine would be in the comments.”